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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1890

Page

3

Republicans Caution On Filling County Treasurer Vacancy

The Republican Central committee in Laramie County will not rush to fill the treasurer vacancy after J. K. Jeffrey withdrew. The Sun urges a candidate of high integrity with clean hands to safely manage public funds and accurate tax collection. E. W. Mann is rumored but reportedly will not run. if persuaded, taxpayers would welcome him.

Republican Central Committee J. K. Jeffrey Te Sun E. W Mann Laramie County

Democratic ticket in Wyoming questioned by Leader

A reader decries the Democratic legislative ticket as time worn and unfit, suggesting Chaffin’s inquiry and post mortem examination for the candidates. The piece argues Laramie County should supply stronger legislative brains for state needs and laments party cabal influence over state interests.

Mulally Chaffin Legislative Council Wyoming Laramie

Dems Speak On Libel Threats In Natrona Row

C C Wheat resigns as Natrona county Democratic chairman and accuses The Cuevenux Son of vilification threatening libel action. The Avening Tribune notes the Democratic party’s long use of personal attacks and questions the public reaction to Wright’s case.

C. C. Wheat Democratic Committee Natrona County Cuevenux Son Wyoming Democratic of Mr. Wright Trime

State Republican Convention Called for Cheyenne August 1 1890

The Republican Committee of Wyoming announces a state convention at the capitol in Cheyenne on Monday August 1 1890 at 11 a m. to nominate candidates for governor secretary of state state auditor treasurer superintendent of public instruction three supreme court justices a US representative and other business. County delegates will nominate district judges in their districts. Proxies allowed for attendance.

State Republican Committee Cheyenne Wyo State Committee Supreme Court J. L. Murray Central Committee Max J. Meyer T R. Reed P. Gad Bryan Ed Lawler Reed Mr. Hicks Nellie Dwyer T. B. Reed Miss Dwyer Bryan Hicks Brother Sicks Pasmore Sweet Singer Fred Post State Senate L. R. Bresnehan A. C. Snyder Colin Hunter A.H. Reel A. H. Reel F. C. Thomasson J. J. Wilson E. 5. Smith Pat Sullivan Egbert William Dolan Walter — Derrick Pasar Harvey Babbitt al Bowman Hubert John Grover Badger J. J. Mauphoff al R. Bray Iron Mountain William Clay, Jr J. L. Gardner Islay Db. McPhee Litte Horse Creech John H. Gordon Thos. Carroll, Sr. Moran John Moran Pine Bluffs William J. Rutledge William Morris Ariosa James Vanzandt Patrick Frank J. Patrick Thos Snow Rawhide A. P. Lowrey Ava Geo. H- Boswell John H. Francis Davis Ranch James M. Vestal Collins John Cameron Richard Trevert Hecla Jim Farrell County Central Committee L. Murray H. Glafcke E. J. Pasmore W. Richardson, Jr H. P. Hynds J. Y. Cowhick J. C. Thompson Cowhick John Charlee Thompson Wyoming Ile Heaven Earth Hell Haygood Laramie County Carroll

Wyoming Woman Suffrage Endurance in Territorial Era

The Rawlins Republican notes that initial Wyoming territory legislature granted women voting rights with a Democratic majority. A later session saw Republicans in the council, a Democratic bid to repeal failing without veto override. Governor, a Republican, refused to sign repeal, keeping the act intact.

Rawlins Wyoming

Republicans vow to bury Democratic record in Wyoming

In the Rawlins Republican editorial the author charges the Democratic Party of Wyoming with a tainted record and predicts a sweeping defeat in September 11, 1890, describing the coming electoral outcome as a quiet, mournful funeral with no mourners.

Rawlins Gibson Clark Campbell Clark Mr. Bailey Vermont Bailey Buchanan Breckenridge

Poor Logic in Campaign Against Judge Carey

The Laramie Times argues the Democratic opposition to Judge Carey is premature and ill advised. It says charges by the party press would make him the weakest Republican nominee and that Democrats waste effort trying to defeat him before the legislature meeting elects the senator.

Laramie

The Next Legislature Contests in County Elections

Both parties nominate tickets and campaign widely here as the race centers on state legislative seats and the outcome shaping the United States Senate representation by the new body.

United States Senate

Let Our Light Shine on Wyoming at the Columbian Exposition

The article urges Wyoming citizens to promote the state’s resources ahead of the 1892 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It calls for capital and effort, warns against wildcat schemes, and invites practical action to showcase Wyoming’s wealth. It notes Hon. J. K. Jeffrey withdrew as treasurer candidate and that a successor has not yet been chosen.

Wyoming Union Chicago United States Chine J. K. Jeffrey Central Committee

Silver and Prosperity from the Salt Lake Times

The Salt Lake Times argues rising eastern prices for agricultural goods validate western calls for silver coinage. It states confidence grows in markets and among farmers, speculators, and statesmen that free coinage is near and may boost prices by next year.

Salt Lake Times East

Democratic county convention selects slate amid factional dust

The county convention opened with J. L. Murray as chair and Max J. Meyer reading the call. Delegates debated credentials and permanent organization as Gibson Clark Luke Voorhees and others won the nine delegate seats. A clash over Nelle Dwyer split sentiment before Fred Post secured the Cheyenne delegation.

Cheyenne L. W. Warramount A.C. Snyder J. F. Curtis Ed Lawler Fred Post J. W. Griffin G. W. Baxter Henry Riley J. F. Carroll R. M. Friend Henry Altman Wm. Cole J. M. Scroggins H. Glafcke J. J. Wilson W. L. Larsh A. C. Campbell Pgad Bryan A. Breckens L. Murray T. B. Hicks W. E Guthrie C. Castello Gibson Clark E. S. Johnston G. G. Masten L. Kabis W. Richardson, Jr Third Precinct C. W. Morgan W. A Richards E. Lawler G. A. Draper T. R. Reed E. Fi Pasmore Tim Dyer J. M. Newman Henry Sia M. F. Brennan Luke Voorhees C. Thompson Colin Hunter F. J. Nugent

Wyoming and Woman Suffrage in the Union Era

A Boston Advertiser analysis forecasts Wyoming's admission as a state will mark an epochal shift toward self government and equal political rights for women. It notes the historic unique turnout of proponents and foes alike and highlights objections tied to popular sovereignty debates in U S senate history.

Wyoming Company of States Senate United States Union

C. W. Sweet Nominated to Fill House Vacancy

The Republican Central Committee designated C. W. Sweet to fill the vacancy after Andrew Heenan declined nomination. Sweet, a well known public spirited citizen and Union Pacific railroad agent, is praised for his long residence and trusted service and is expected to win a seat in the first state assembly.

Andrew Heenan Republican Central Committee C. W. Sweet Sweet Union Pacific Railroad

Republicans Win Majority in Oklahoma Territorial Legislature

Full returns show Republicans will hold a majority in the joint ballot of both houses. Milton W. Reynolds, elected delegate at large, was wounded in the home but not expected to recover. Reports also describe horse thefts near Chugwater about fifty miles north, with a search for thieves and stock.

Oklahoma Gurvaie Milton W. Reynolds Thie Chugwater

Democratic Convention in Wyoming Nominates Local Officials

The convention moves swiftly with nominations for county treasurer John Hunton and county attorney John Charles Thompson amid protest and oratory. Evening session names for county offices. central committee picks five members.

Henry Altman John Hunton Hunton John Charles Thompson Kentucky John Charles

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Eeene Weeee Eee Dd. Kelley al Eee Herve Ater Democrate Granite A. W. Haygood Wm. Clay Fort Laramie Little Horse Creek H. J. Gurney J. H. McClure Wheatland M. H. Mullen Chas P. Gross Arcola James Carroll la Grange S. J. Robb F.H. Jones Wm. Dolan W. A. Richards Col. Bryan Jefferson Mr. C Eshuttle Mise Nelle Dwyer Mesers Voorhees Altman Snyder Scroggins Guthrie Post Murray Costello Warramount A. H. Rees J. H. Bailey John A. Martin Johnny Boston Advertiser Horatio A. H. Hord F. H. Jones Edbert John T. Chaffin Mary E. Larsh William A. Boneer Victor Hyweer
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